Energy and Environment MSc
The following modules are available in 2023/24 for the Energy and Environment MSc and are examples of the modules you are likely to study. All Modules are subject to change. You will study 180 credits in total.
Compulsory modules
Research project - 60 credits
You will undertake a research project during the summer months.
You will undertake a research project during the summer months.
Recent projects include:
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Potential of marine biomass for production of chemicals and biofuels
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Assessing the exposure of commuters to traffic-generated particles: a comparison of transport options
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Location of solar farms under climate change.
Pollution Sampling and Analysis - 15 credits
Covers the underlying principles of the main instrumental chemical analysis methods used in pollution monitoring and measurement, including spectroscopy, chromatography and air quality monitoring.
Covers the underlying principles of the main instrumental chemical analysis methods used in pollution monitoring and measurement, including spectroscopy, chromatography and air quality monitoring.
Bioenergy and Waste to Energy - 15 credits
Develops knowledge of underlying principles of the renewable energy technologies related to waste and biomass.
Develops knowledge of underlying principles of the renewable energy technologies related to waste and biomass.
Atmospheric Pollution: Impacts and Controls - 30 credits
Provides an understanding of the mechanisms of emission of the main air pollutants and the principles of the processes used for the control of air pollution from stationary industrial sources.
Provides an understanding of the mechanisms of emission of the main air pollutants and the principles of the processes used for the control of air pollution from stationary industrial sources.
Optional modules
Combustion Theory and Design - 15 credits
Introduces you to the fundamentals of combustion, combustion process control, and fire and explosion prevention. It will focus on the applications of combustion in industrial processes, transportation and power generation.
Energy Management and Conservation - 15 credits
Provides you with the knowledge and skills required for efficient utilisation and management of energy services in industrial and commercial situations. You will cover energy management techniques, boilers and combustion, and industrial energy conservation.
Provides you with the knowledge and skills required for efficient utilisation and management of energy services in industrial and commercial situations. You will cover energy management techniques, boilers and combustion, and industrial energy conservation.
Renewable Technologies - 30 credits
Provides an introduction to renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, hydroelectric and ocean energy, geothermal energy and energy storage methods. Gives a general overview of wider issues in the renewables industry such as capacity factors, carbon intensity, levelised costs, energy trends and policies and commercial awareness.
Provides an introduction to renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, hydroelectric and ocean energy, geothermal energy and energy storage methods. Gives a general overview of wider issues in the renewables industry such as capacity factors, carbon intensity, levelised costs, energy trends and policies and commercial awareness.
Fuel Processing - 15 credits
Introduction to refinery distillation processes, petroleum refining, natural gas processing and coal conversion technology.
Introduction to refinery distillation processes, petroleum refining, natural gas processing and coal conversion technology.
Energy Systems, Policy and Economics for Engineers - 15 credits
This module will introduce you to some key engineering issues in energy systems, including policy and economics. While the intention is to provide a broad grounding, the breadth of the subject means that the module cannot attempt to be comprehensive
This module will introduce you to some key engineering issues in energy systems, including policy and economics. While the intention is to provide a broad grounding, the breadth of the subject means that the module cannot attempt to be comprehensive